In East Africa, second hand clothing is often called mitumba. In French-speaking West and Central Africa it is commonly called friperie. Whatever name your customers use, the product is the same: American used clothing, bought in bales by importers and resold in markets. CalTex Traders has shipped used clothing to importers across West, Central, East and Southern Africa since 2010.
Used clothing grades for African buyers
Choose credential clothing as collected, sorted clothing by grade, or mixed rags. A container can also carry used shoes or other used goods alongside the clothing. Our grades guide explains each one.
Ports we ship to in Africa
Our containers go to ports such as Tema (Ghana), Lomé (Togo), Cotonou (Benin), Douala (Cameroon), Mombasa (Kenya), Dar es Salaam (Tanzania), Luanda (Angola) and Maputo (Mozambique). We load in Riverside, California and prepare the export documents.
How to order used clothing bales for Africa
Tell us your port, the grades and the volume you need, and we will quote a container. Start from our used clothing for Africa and used shoes for Africa pages, or find your country page, for example Kenya, Nigeria or Ghana. You can also send an inquiry or message us on WhatsApp.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between mitumba and friperie?
They are regional names for second hand clothing: mitumba is used in East Africa and friperie in French-speaking regions.
Can I add used shoes to the same container?
Yes. A container can carry used shoes or other used goods alongside the clothing.
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